Welcome music lovers!
In this competition you will be making photos based on your interpretations of songs, or in other words, what they mean to or inspire in you. Your images can be about the entire meaning of the song, just the feeling (as some will lack singing), just snippets of the lyrics, or any hidden messages you hear. Majority of the rounds are free-reign with no specific requirements so your imagination can run wild, and there are also no examples in this comp since it is all about listening and imagining. I will not post majority as embedded videos for various reasons, but I will link to the songs and lyrics so you may click and listen. I will also try my best to avoid music videos, as I want you guys to make edits based on what you think, not what the video is showing (even if some videos have nothing to do with the song).
These songs I choose will either be straightforward or confusing, it just depends on what I choose and how you see things. Also, the songs I choose will not be hardcore (so no hardcore rap, screamo, or hardcore metal, etc.), or inappropriate (though some may imply or have a word or two), so that everyone can enjoy the competition, and for future cycles I may do specific eras/genres. Also, please keep in mind that some songs may be sad or even refer to things, like guns, or cheating. These songs though can range from pop, Vocaloid, rap, jazz, rock, Celtic, fantasy, 90’s, classical, epic, swing, or even techno, so having a wide taste and appreciation for music will be a good thing. I will do my absolute best to give you guys a wide variety, though there are some songs that I’ve been dying to see be interpreted, so some genres may appear more than once, it just depends!
I hope you enjoy this competition, and who knows, maybe you’ll find a new artist you like.
(If you would like to suggest songs, or specific genres/eras for future cycles, please message me!)
Simmetry Thread
More like any info I didn't cover.
They are slightly long because of that, but please make sure to review them so you understand what's going on.
- If you are just now joining us in the modeling competitions, please read my modeling guide located here. And here are Editing and Modeling Tutorials for those that need it.
- Be respectful! No fighting, insulting, or belittling yourselves.
- There is no roleplaying or storytelling required in this comp, unless you choose to do so. Explanations for your photos, when submitting, are recommended and may be required depending on the song chosen (such as songs lacking lyrics).
- A wide range of music with different themes will be chosen. Please keep this in mind when signing up as we do not want drops just because one or two songs made you uncomfortable for whatever reason.
- S2/S3/S4 models are allowed.
- 1 model per contestant, any gender, any size, YA only. No supernatural/fantasy/sci-fi/etc. sims, and no berry sims. Sims can be from previous competitions and must be of your own creation.
- Remember that we do not alter the genetics in modeling (body shape/features, muscle, fat, etc. or skin color). Besides hair color/style, everything needs to be changed back to normal after the assignment (this includes contacts, tattoos, eyebrows, giving tans, etc.).
- CC is allowed and recommended, but not required.
- Editing is optional, but recommended. You are allowed to draw for this comp.
- Follow Community Rules: No cheating, no copying, no face/body plastering (includes simmerizing). (No photoskinning in this comp. Hair photoskinning is fine if high quality and correctly edited.)
- Follow Forum Rules: No nudity, no inappropriate content, no excessive blood. If you must do excessive blood or nudity for your assignment, post it on the Simmetry thread instead, or send it to me via pm.
- Assignments will be 7-10 days long, depending on the song. New rounds will be posted as soon as scoring starts. No eliminations.
- Redos/resubmissions are not allowed so no one feels that their interpretation is wrong, and changes the idea as a result.
- Extensions need to be asked for at least 5+ hours in advance. Extensions last for 2 days unless you absolutely need more time, but please state so beforehand so we can work out the time.
- Late submissions are accepted if you submit before the judges get back to me, but please just ask for an extension instead of being late. If you have not submitted by the time scoring is published, you will automatically receive the lowest rank, which means lowest amount of points for that round.
- Please avoid dropping or disappearing.
- Everything is due by 11:59 pm Arizona time (MST is closest time). I will include a timer, but here is a nifty timezone converter as well: http://www.worldtimebuddy.com/
- If you have questions or concerns, say something! Don’t hesitate and cost yourself points or stress because you weren’t sure of something.
- Have fun!
Not Checked In
Checked In
@NShippudenFan (Lilly) with Megan Black
@Socallucyfan (Socal) with Stella
Final 3
Assignment Submitted
@Movotti with Trash Kan
@Penguinwa101 (Penguin) with Emily Thomas
@TEXASTWANGTONYA (Tonya) with Tianna Darling
Comments
Assignment 10 - ECHO
It is time! The finale is here, and all scores are now reset to 0. This song is one of my favorites, and I'm hoping to see some amazing pictures from you guys to do it justice. Good luck!
(I apologize for the song being a bit fast, and the lyrics small. All the original version lyric videos had a lot of flashing lights, images, etc., and for concern of those with epilepsy I decided on this one. Some of the original videos though, if you can stand the flashing, etc., are actually quite interesting to watch and I highly recommend checking them out. I have posted the lyrics above the video as well for those having difficulty reading the lyrics. Also, the original version is a Vocaloid song.)
Due date: 6/5 - Timer
Lyrics
How long have I been up?
I don't know.
I can't get a grip, but I can't let go
There wasn't anything to hold on to though.
Why can't I see?
Why can't I see?
All the colors that you see?
Please, can I be,
Please can I be,
Colorful and free?
What the he...ll's going on?!
Can someone tell me please?
Why I'm switching faster than the channels on TV?
I'm black, then I'm white,
No!
Something isn't right!
My enemy's invisible, I don't know how to fight!
The trembling fear is more than I can take,
When I'm up against
The echo in the mirror!
Echo!
I'm gonna burn my house down into an ugly black.
I'm gonna run away now and never look back.
I'm gonna burn my house down into an ugly black.
I'm gonna run away now and never look back.
I'm gonna burn my house down into an ugly black.
I'm gonna run away now and never look back.
I'm gonna burn my house down into an ugly black.
I'm gonna run away now and never look back.
I'm gonna burn my house down,
And never look back.
And never look back.
And never look back!
What the he...ll's going on?!
Can someone tell me please?
Why I'm switching faster than the channels on TV?
I'm black, then I'm white,
No!
Something isn't right!
My enemy's invisible, I don't know how to fight!
What the he...ll's going on?!
Can someone tell me please?
Why I'm switching faster than the channels on TV?
I'm black, then I'm white,
No!
Something isn't right!
My enemy's invisible, I don't know how to fight!
The trembling fear is more than I can take,
When I'm up against
The echo in the mirror!
The trembling fear is more than I can take,
When I'm up against
The echo in the mirror!
Feedback is optional on your end. So if you don’t want feedback for whatever reason, say so, and the judges will skip your comments every round. Otherwise everyone will receive feedback from us. Feedback includes the usual pros/cons, how to improve editing, and how better to go about executing an idea. We will keep them short to make judging faster.
Ranking
If you miss a round, you receive the lowest amount of points for that round. That means if we have 6 contestants and one doesn't submit, the lowest rank is 5. That means the one who didn't submit receives the same rank as whoever got rank 5, meaning they both got 12 points instead of 10. Hopefully that made sense, but if not, ask questions.
I will be posting scorecards so people can see how judging is going, but I will not reveal total points, etc. until we get to the final 3, as I feel that stresses everyone.
Tips:
Round 10 Entries
Penguin with Emily Thomas
Tonya with Tianna Darling
Movotti with Trash Kan
Mizzie
Penguin with Emily Thomas
Comments:
Wow! You did an amazing job portraying this song. The fear she shows, the destroyed room that is now on fire, and her altered appearance expresses the mental health tone very well! I do wish it had a bit less of a supernatural appearance (like changing her sitting version's eyes to normal), but other than that I think you excelled this round!
Tonya with Tianna Darling
Comments:
Wonderful job Tonya! I love the effects going on, and you did a great job portraying the overall theme of the song. While the staring blankly fits with depression, I almost wish to see a sadder expression to give the image more impact, but that's very minor. I'm also curious to know what that thing is next to her? I think its a mirror but she has no reflection, so it threw me a bit. xD Love the image though, one of your best in this comp!
Movotti with Trash Kan
Comments:
You did a great job adding in that second image to the mirror, and I love the black and white versus color in your image. The warped reality he is living in portrays the depression, etc. well. Although, while I do really love this image, it almost feels like he's seeing an evil twin in a horror movie rather than his manic echo. Either way, great job!
Jen
Penguin with Emily Thomas
Comments:
This picture tells a story without even looking at the explanation, but the explanation was needed to bring the mental health aspect into play that you mentioned. From your shot alone, this could have depicted a fallen actress or a horror movie. The background is perfect and her stance and look gives off an almost supernatural look. Your interpretation and representation works with the song either way.
Tonya with Tianna Darling
Comments:
This would have to be my favourite from you, Tonya. It explicitly exemplifies exactly what the song’s lyrics portray. I didn’t even need to see your explanation to know that Tianna was a split personality seeing hallucinations and suffering internally or anguish over some other mental health issue. I have a sister with bi-polar and schizophrenia who describes what you represented here exactly.
Movotti with Trash Kan
Comments:
I really like how you’ve depicted the song lyrics here. Seeing a different person in the mirror and the fear and shock of it all. Perhaps finding out for the first time something is very wrong. I think the black and white vs.the colour version of trash and his expressions say it all. Your explanation makes sense of your image, but it is needed to bring about the meaning from your shot as it could be something supernatural or out of a horror movie on it's own.
Wbombje
Penguin with Emily Thomas
Comments:
I really love what you did with this round! I love the background and you're interpretation. I think that even the negative space works with this round, because it almost kind of represents sometimes the emptiness that depression can bring. I do wish that the picture was a little larger so I could see more detail. Well done!
Tonya with Tianna Darling
Comments:
I really love how this turned out. Even though she's just sitting there kind of staring into space, I think it does represent depression and sometimes feeling lost in your head. I like the use of colors in this, too.
Movotti with Trash Kan
Comments:
I loved your interpretation of this song. I like how you used the different facial expressions and color vs. black/white. Awesome entry!
I'm glad I wasn't the only one to interpret this song this way! It certainly has a lot of meaning for those of us who struggle with mental health. Thank you guys so much for doing a beautiful job with this song, and thank you for competing!
Message From Jen: A song that clearly portrays some form of internal struggle and anxiety and all your portrayals rang true.
Rank 1
Rank 2
Rank 3
Scorecard
Total Competition Scorecard
Your signatures are in the update post and also under this spoiler here:
With a score of 56, (Penguin) @Penguinwa101:
With a score of 48, @Movotti:
And our final placements:
(Socal) @Socallucyfan
(Lilly) @NShippudenFan (Yours gave me the most trouble! xD Let me know if you want it changed.)
(Karen) @Karababy52
Round 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkZmGSFfvBQ
Penguin with Emily Thomas
Lilly with Megan Black
Tonya with Tianna Darling
Karen with Sonnet Colbert
Movotti with Trash Kan
Socal with Stella
Round 2
The artist had this to say about her song. Maybe it will help open more doors for you when thinking of ideas.
I am, I have
I breathe in and out
I own a heart
An ear and an eye
I've only been here one time
It’s passing me by
Been in and out
And in front of my judgmental eyes
My precious disguise
Business so cold
Can’t cope with my own
How to not fail
I am flesh, bones
I am skin, soul
I am human
Nothing more than human
I am sweat, flaws
I am veins, scars
I am human
Nothing more than human
I am flesh, bones
I am skin, soul
I am human
Nothing more than human
I am human
I am human
Penguin with Emily Thomas
Simmetry Thread
Lilly with Megan Black
Tonya with Tianna Darling
Karen with Sonnet Colbert
Movotti with Trash Kan
Socal with Stella
Round 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4A5hfHptu7E
Penguin with Emily Thomas
Lilly with Megan Black
Tonya with Tianna Darling
Karen with Sonnet Colbert
Movotti with Trash Kan
Socal with Stella
Round 4
https://youtu.be/VZK_6hpa2uo
Penguin with Emily Thomas
Lilly with Megan Black
Tonya with Tianna Darling
Karen with Sonnet Colbert
Movotti with Trash Kan
Socal with Stella
Round 5
https://youtu.be/8KbK1W7oLfU
Penguin with Emily Thomas
Lilly with Megan Black
Tonya with Tianna Darling
Karen with Sonnet Colbert
Movotti with Trash Kan
Socal with Stella
Round 6
Paper or Plastic Lyric Video
Penguin with Emily Thomas
Lilly with Megan Black
Tonya with Tianna Darling
Movotti with Trash Kan
Socal with Stella
Round 7
https://youtu.be/lvhEs_EGNBI
Penguin with Emily Thomas
Lilly with Megan Black
Tonya with Tianna Darling
Movotti with Trash Kan
Socal with Stella
Round 8
https://youtu.be/9sKDZ7oR4qc
Penguin with Emily Thomas
Lilly with Megan Black
Tonya with Tianna Darling
Movotti with Trash Kan
Socal with Stella
Round 9
https://youtu.be/xlEQnZdlaeE
Penguin with Emily Thomas
Lilly with Megan Black
Tonya with Tianna Darling
Movotti with Trash Kan
Socal with Stella
Aaaaand it's open! Signups will go for two weeks only, meaning you have two weeks to complete A1. If the reservations slow before then and all current reserves have assignments in, we'll move on. A2 goes up as soon as round 1 closes. Eliminations start round 3, aka assignment 3 (A3).
I'll keep an eye on how fast assignments come in, etc. For now rounds go for about 7 days, 10 max.
Simmetry thread is up for our more intense imaginers. :P
Simmetry Thread
@Penguinwa101 @YJB19299 @BobSkellington @psykt @Kelebek @xJojox @Meeshelby @abelhinha35 @chellemh29 @abillings1978 @strawberrigurl @NShippudenFan @Jendowoz0612 @Gemmabubbles @lovejess2 @TEXASTWANGTONYA @AshLenn @MizoreYukii @BeechNutBaby @ColorMePink @InaMac69 @lionpaws @ArtsyAmy @themelonic @JennaCatz @wbombje @Klept0maniac94 @wrswrs2 @gramatique @kittymeow @higgenbocker @peppergirl84 @jpikman @kilra0 @Heyyysims @Lovegab101
Now I'm off to work on some things. Let me know if you have any questions.
Twitter: @Penguinwa101
Tumblr: http://penguinentertainment.tumblr.com/
Youtube: Penguin Entertainment
Updated the opening post. xD
Hmmm.....Hopefully the other interested parties from the poll come along soon. :O
I LOVE this idea!!! I was going to take a small break from modeling, but you have pulled me back in!!! Please reserve me!
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Model’s Name: Emily Thomas
Favorite Genre: Well my fav genre is kinda anything catchy or something were the lyrics have really powerful message... but I am kind of a BIG K-pop fan TOO!
Favorite Song: my fav song is... Ohh Ahh by Twice (a K-pop Girl Group) because they are my ULTIMATE fav girl group and the song is SO SASSY and catchy
BUT my fav song that IS actually in English ATM is... America's Sweetheart by Elle King because it's kinda in your face and the message is really bold and strong... I like it
Link to TWICE- Ohh Ahh : https://youtu.be/0rtV5esQT6I
Link to Elle King's - America's Sweetheart : https://youtu.be/RGXaLdVMwRU
Twitter: @Penguinwa101
Tumblr: http://penguinentertainment.tumblr.com/
Youtube: Penguin Entertainment
@Penguinwa101 Lovely! And thanks for sharing, those are great songs.
Hopefully more join. Is the song I chose too hard, or something? It can be changed if that's why the 6 (8) people aren't joining. v.v
@MizoreYukii I have no doubt that I will have fun. I am, however, having issues with finding headphone accessories for Sims 3.
@Penguinwa101 I am not the biggest fan of K Pop (mainly because I don't know much about it). I do like the song you linked. It is really fun and up beat!!
Origin ID: Sims4Girl202
Origin ID: Sims4Girl202
I'm somewhere between
I never really know a killer from a savior
http://union-jacky.tumblr.com/post/116576799755/oldpollenpunch-zaumayume-gave-me-permission-to
http://jennisimsunanuevaexperiencia.blogspot.com/2013/07/downloads-sims-3accessory-hello-kitty.html
http://one-billion-pixels.blogspot.com/2015/01/axent-headphones-sims-3.html
http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_63e832e00100iyuo.html
http://www.mediafire.com/file/0cqbsakg4fqkw05/CapitalSims_Dr.DreBeatsHeadphones_Package.rar
http://sssvitlans.tumblr.com/post/99128982174/ha2d-headphones-accessory-download
@NShippudenFan Yaaay! I was hoping you'd be interested. xD
@Vanadis Omg I'm sorry. ;-; Is it the beat or something else?
I promise it's not all pop and techno, lmao. I focused on varying the genres, as much as I could as I was going off the top of my head for some of these, but also chose songs I thought would get people thinking, so yeah. xD
The next round should be veeeery interesting.
I'm somewhere between
I never really know a killer from a savior
*My Tumblr* Simmetry Design- JOIN NOW*
@MizoreYukii you are the best!! Thank you!!
Origin ID: Sims4Girl202
Origin ID: Sims4Girl202